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New Zealand's ACT party proposes $400 million over four years to help GP clinics pay doctors more and keep appointments available. The funding aims to encourage experienced doctors to work longer hours instead of retiring early or moving overseas.
Michelle Lavarre joined 800 advocates in Washington D.C. to fight for increased cancer research funding that's already saved countless lives. Their mission: make sure the progress continues for the nearly 9,500 Hawaii residents expected to face a cancer diagnosis this year.
A major Nigerian bank just committed $45 million to help hospitals and clinics grow, tackling one of healthcare's biggest challenges: getting the money needed to expand. The fund comes as Nigeria races to produce 70% of its own medicines by 2030.
A bipartisan bill reauthorizing critical ALS research funding moved forward in Congress, championed by advocates including the late actor Eric Dane and a patient who's lived eight years beyond his six-month prognosis. The legislation supports development of investigational drugs and clinical trials that could finally crack this devastating disease.
Europe commits over €3 billion to the Global Fund, staying at the forefront of efforts to eliminate three of the world's deadliest diseases. The investment will save millions of lives in countries hit hardest by malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV.
After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.
A new medical trust fund in Ghana has already helped 33 people afford critical cancer treatment, with plans to expand nationwide next year. The program focuses on expensive, high-burden cancers and aims to train 100 specialized nurses to support patients across the country.
Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority just paid out nearly $24 million to healthcare facilities in two months, ensuring doctors and nurses can keep delivering care. The payments reached over 80% of public and private health facilities across the country.
Ghana's Parliament has approved $2.9 billion to help families afford treatment for cancer, kidney failure, and other chronic diseases. The Ghana Medical Trust Fund will reduce crushing medical costs that push vulnerable patients deeper into poverty.
A new medical trust fund in Ghana just paid for lifesaving brain surgery and cancer treatment for eight patients who couldn't afford care. The pilot program has now provided over $38,000 to families facing impossible medical bills.
Eight children across Ghana are getting life-saving heart surgeries thanks to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund covering $71,000 in medical costs. These kids should be in classrooms and playgrounds, but now they finally have hope for healthy futures.
A 36-year-old midwife who couldn't afford life-saving brain surgery is now heading back to work, thanks to Ghana's Medical Trust Fund covering the full cost. Rebecca Odarquaye's successful operation shows how medical safety nets can give healthcare workers a second chance at life.